In a week where unemployment may hit 2.5 million, Barclays will be unveiling big profits – and bonuses. And the outcome of Project Merlin makes it far from clear that there will be any more money for struggling small businesses

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The government's export body, set up to offer insurance to UK companies doing business overseas, has a chequered history. As business secretary Vince Cable seeks to expand its role, a coalition of pressure groups are demanding a clean-up

William Keegan: The policy clash between chancellor and shadow chancellor is attracting coverage from overseas newspapers. It's also being discussed on the World Service – if you're still able to receive it